AC Loss Properties in Bi2223 Multifilamentary Tapes with Enhanced Transverse Resistivity by Introducing Oxide Barriers

Bi2223 multifilamentary tapes with enhanced transverse resistivity by introducing Ca 2 CuO 3 and SrZrO 3 as interfilamentary barriers were prepared and their AC loss properties were examined under AC external magnetic field. To improve the deformation properties of these oxide powders, 20-30wt% Bi2212 powders were mixed with them. The mixed oxide powders were introduced among the twisted Bi2223 filaments by using dip-coating method. AC loss properties under AC parallel or perpendicular field were measured and compared with the results for the tape without barriers. The loss measurements were carried out by changing both the amplitude and the frequency of external field. Based on the experimental results, the effect of barrier introduction on the loss reductions was discussed.